Parking reforms in Covington, KY

Parking minimum removal

Parking minimums do not apply to any parcel less than 5,000 square feet in area or for the rehabilitation or reuse of structures existing on October 15, 2020, within locally designated historic districts. Ten of the sixteen primary districts are exempt from minimum parking requirements. In districts where parking is required, a number of uses are exempt including ADUs, townhomes, upper story residential uses, government services, medical clinics, bars, and more.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • City center / business district
  • Citywide
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other
  • Residential, all uses
Requirements
  • Accessory dwelling units
  • By right
  • Historic preservation
  • Size of project
Reporter
Samuel Deetz
Citation
Source
Covington Neighborhood Development Code
Notes
Sec. 04.11.1.B.2.; Sec. 04.11.1.B.3.; Sec. 04.11.3.C.
URL
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Parking minimum reduction

Parking requirements may be reduced with on-street parking, bike parking, proximity to transit, or a use meeting certain requirements in the Hillside Stability Overlay District.

Status
Adopted
Scope
  • Citywide
  • Main street / special
Affected land uses
  • All uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
  • Bike parking
  • Frequent transit
  • Other
Reporter
Samuel Deetz
Citation
Source
Covington Neighborhood Development Code
Notes
Sec. 04.11.6.C.; Sec. 04.11.6.E.; Sec. 04.11.6.F.; Sec. 04.11.6.G.
URL
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Parking maximum

Parking maximums apply to most multi-family and nonresidential uses citywide.

Status
Adopted
Scope
Citywide
Affected land uses
  • Commercial
  • Industrial
  • Medical
  • Other
  • Residential, multi-family
Requirements
By right
Reporter
Samuel Deetz
Citation
Source
Covington Neighborhood Development Code
Notes
Sec. 04.11.3.C.
URL
online.encodeplus.com
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